Below is a listing of some general information about the various shooting disciplines
supported by the MRRA. If you have any questions about any of the following disciplines
or equipment required that aren't answered below, feel free to contact the
webmaster and he will be sure that your questions get answered.

A Mid-Range match is fired at 300, 500 and 600 yards. A match will probably consist of 17 shots, 2 sighting and 15 for record,
in 22 minuntes from the prone position from each yard line but the course of fire may vary. For example, a 4-Gun match is considered
a Mid-Range Match.

A Long Range match is fired at 1000 yards and is fired from the prone position. They are usually 80 shot matches consisting of
4 strings of 20 shots for record in 30 minutes. These matches generally have unlimited sighters.

Highpower shooters are known for the large
amount of equipment that they haul out onto the range. Below is the basic
equipment used along with a description of its use. Though each of these items are generally
necessary, it isn't necessary to go out and buy all new equipment. In getting
started, it's generally best to ask other shooters opinions about equipment.
It's also much cheaper to buy used equipment rather than new. Check out our
Links page for a listing of competitive shooter supplies.

Rifle - Shooters preference as to service or match (NRA)

Sling - For the service rifle, the sling must be of military
style. For the match rifle, adjustable slings with arm cuffs and buckle
adjustments are the norm.

Shooting jacket - The purpose of the jacket is to provide support,
and to pad the shooter to minimize the effect of pulse and recoil. The
best coats are the NRA-style of either heavy Cordura or leather make.

Glove - The glove is necessary to pad the hand from the pressures
of the rifle. They come as either mits or gloves. This too is a personal
preference.

Shooting Mat - The shooting mat is used to provide some padding between the shooter
and the ground.

Spotting Scope and Stand - The spotting scope allows you to see the spotters
and scoring disk in your target. They are also often used to locate shot
holes during the rapid fire stages. More importantly, when shooting long
range, they allow you to judge the wind by watching the mirage. Scopes
vary in power and objective diameter. The power used should be between
30 - 50X. Diameters should preferably be 50mm or larger. The larger diameter
scopes will allow you to see conditions better. The best scopes are
made by Kowa. A scope stand that allows you to adjust the scope
so that it can be viewed in all positions is necessary.